Designed and made in the UK from a British fabric we are proud that it is all our own work.

The fabric offers 48 cal/cm2 (EN 61482-1-1) and Class 2 (EN61482-1-2) protection and all garments and components are fully tested and CE marked to all applicable European Standards.

The hood is the article we're most proud of offering several unique features:-Cotton based fabric for maximum comfort and breathability-Grey tint visor for improved colour discernment-Stretch crown, tailored construction to improve fit-Opening face shield to allow quick work breaks without removing hood-Packed in a dedicated storage box for maximum protection-Optional double work lights to improve low light working-Optional cool paks to be installed inside hood when it is warm-Optional visor storage bag for dedicated protection

Clydesdale’s cleaning wipes are individually packaged in foil pouches that remain sealed and sterile until they are required.

These products are more relevant than ever in the current climate as all our wipe styles exceed the European Centre for Disease Control’s alcohol content guidance for successful disinfection of encapsulated viruses such as those that cause COVID-19 infections*

Offering between 85% and 99.8% alcohol saturated wipe these wipes can be used to decontaminate surfaces where their is potential for infection.

Both wipes are compatible with cleaning insulated equipment such as hot sticks as well as being used for general decontamination of company assets and equipment before and after contact. Always test a small area of any painted surfaces or plastics to check the alcohol does not damage or remove the surface treatment.

The high alcohol content of these wipes means that it is not advised to use them for hand cleaning as they contain no moisturiser to replace lost oils from the skin unless moisturising is provided from another source separately to the wipe

Clydesdale have remained and continue to remain open during the COVID lockdown.

We are running a minimal workplace staff to ensure social distancing but this impacts our ability to respond quickly to orders and communications. Rest assured we're open, we're working safely and we're supporting you to continue working in your essential business.

Due to restrictions with the DVSA, all cable drum trailer and road-towable winches are on hold as we cannot get appointments to get them assessed and approved while the lockdown continues. We will let you know when this situation changes.

If you require any details on our COVID risk mitigation policy then please use the contact form on this webpage

Given the astonishing amount of energy that can be released in an arc flash and the resulting intensity on the receiving surface Clydesdale have always insisted that our products are Arc tested first and foremost.

Flame retardancy is a secondary risk that we always assess when required but, when dealing with electric arcs, always match the type of testing to the risk in hand.

Even the Clydesdale arc flash belt has been tested using an EN61482-1-2, class 2 arc (7kA, 0.5s) to ensure that the Flame retardant material maintains its integrity under the toughest of arc flash conditions.

Friday’s ride spent the whole day sat under the great French autumn monsoon and was definitely character building to have to spend just short of 180 miles battling trench foot and hypothermia alternately.

Saturday’s ride where all the hill climbing happened obviously then got really hot and clear and we had a tough but very scenic days cycling.

Sunday’s ride was a time trial against the clock to cover 166 miles and get to Dijon before a predicted thunderstorm arrived in increasingly windy conditions.

Officially a very mixed bag but we completed it and this year’s challenge was exactly that. The event medic earned his keep this year but fortunately Team PLF didn’t need his services.

We’d all be eternally grateful if there was anyone who had thought of sponsoring us but didn’t find the time to have a look at our virgin giving account which will remain open for a while yet.

Now due to new stocking arrangements we are able to make it more cost effective than ever. Starting in September you will be able to purchase exactly the same system you have always been able to but at a much reduced cost.

Get in touch with us for details of bulk purchasing details if you need them.

The FC5300 is an identifier voltage cable that offers all the information that is needed to distinguish a live LV cable among other cables without risk of error. It involves the identification of cables in open trenches or tunnels, the identification or confirmation of the source and an upstream and downstream cable discrimination at a given point on the network.

The identifier has a probe with display that guides the user through the steps for every function.

The probe that is extremely sensitive enhances the resolution in cable harnesses. The dependable connectors include double-insulated, sheathed conductors depending on the new standards.

When Clydesdale gave a presentation at the OHLex exhibition in 2016, we discussed the method by which capacitive voltage detectors work correctly when placed inside a steady-state, 50Hz AC (UK lines) electric field above the unit’s configured threshold voltage. A link to this presentation is available here.

At their core, capacitive voltage detectors need to be placed within a uniform electric field, at a pre-set distance from a live line, in a voltage field level above the detector’s internally programmed “threshold”.The value for this threshold should be compliant with the International standard IEC 61243-1.The IEC standard sets upper and lower limits for where this threshold value should be calibrated based on the device’s operating range. This threshold is always stated with respect to the phase-to-phase line voltage.

The IEC standard also makes statements about demonstrating the effectiveness of the device’s “testing element”. A “testing element” is the Built-in or external device, by means of which the functioning of the voltage detector can be checked by the userThe IEC standard describes how it is equally valid to have an onboard or offboard “test element” that is evaluated for performance and reliability as part of the device’s original IEC certification.No distinction is drawn between the two scenarios. The “testing element” must be able to fully test the operation of the electrical circuits, energy source and any indicators (light / sound).Onboard test elements do this testing within the devices onboard circuity and systems. Offboard test elements would include, what is more commonly known as, a proving unit.

To be a successful, IEC compliant external testing element any proving unit would need to be:

Providing approx. 4kV AC @ 50Hz in a stable field. This is a typical threshold voltage for according to the IEC standard. This is based on a UK specific 11-33kV device as a guide.

Providing a mechanical contact for the device’s electrode in an environment free of disturbances to the generated field. This would mean any metallic conductive testing parts need to be laid out in such away so as not to interfere with the required, stable field effect.

Produce this voltage field for a reasonable duration to allow the device’s electronics to filter out any noise and identify a successful “live” signal.

Be compliant with the CE directive for Electro Magnetic Compatibility.

Portable enough to be used in the field.

Unfortunately, we do not believe a device that can fulfil this brief exists within the market and so manufacturers of Capacitive voltage detectors have generally moved onto approved internal self-testing of devices.

As a guide, the Fameca TAG220 and the Fameca Vector from Clydesdale are fully IEC standards compliant and use a built-in, continuous self-test while powered on. The self-test checks every 50 milliseconds for correct operation of the whole electrical circuit, sensors , threshold value and battery level of course.